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July 21 2005

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A large outdoor gathering under a red canopy with patterned fabric, where dense rows of devotees stand with palms pressed together in namaskar. Most women wear white saris and white salwar-style outfits, with a woman in a yellow silk sari and a woman in a teal top with blue-grey shawl among them; a man in a white shirt stands at the right edge. Some women wear rudraksha malas. Behind them stands a yellow metal scaffold frame, a white stage with a small figure at its centre, and a colourful floral-patterned backdrop of orange, yellow and red panels. Red carpet and striped rugs cover the ground.2005-07-21Outdoor photo of a devotee gathering under a dark red canopy with a red-and-green bunting border, supported by yellow metal scaffolding. A figure seen from behind, with long dark hair and an orange shawl over orange clothing, stands on a red and striped mat facing the gathering, a probable depiction of Swamiji in person as devotees with folded hands face forward. Several women in white and cream saris and salwar kameez, one in a pale yellow sari and one in a blue top, stand with palms pressed together, and a man in white stands at the back. Behind them is a blue draped backdrop with a deity murti decorated with flowers. A video camera on a tripod and a table with flower garlands sit at the right edge.2005-07-21January 01 20082008-01-01November 12 20082008-11-12November 12 20082008-11-12August 03 20092009-08-03A photograph of a figure in a saffron-orange robe walking down a red carpet between two rows of seated women with palms pressed together in anjali. The central figure wears a large pink and white garland and a long beaded necklace, with hands held in namaste. The women wear white and cream sarees with gold borders, and some wear green or pale blue. Behind them are red-curtained walls, a tent with green and red garlands, and a person filming with a video camera near a window. The setting looks like a hall with blue and red plastic chairs.2009-09-15July 27 20082008-07-27A photograph of an outdoor ceremony under a red and gold patterned canopy. A central figure in a saffron-orange robe and matching orange turban wears a multicolour flower garland and stands at a ground ritual spot scattered with yellow and pink flowers, holding a long brass implement, possibly for offering or pouring, over the spot. Around him, a man in a white shirt holds a brass plate and a metal bowl, and devotees in white and orange garments stand with palms pressed together; a woman in a yellow sari and a woman in a red-and-gold patterned sari with cream border stand at left in prayer. The pillar is wrapped in pink tinsel. Several people are visible in the background, and a brass lamp stand is visible at right.2007-02-06September 30 20062006-09-30Outdoor photo at a canopied ceremonial area with yellow-and-white draped awning and marigold garlands, banana leaves behind. A man in white kurta and white dhoti, with a dark backpack and a camera in hand, walks barefoot across paving. Nearby a bare-chested man in white dhoti holds a video camera on his shoulder. Women in cream and white saris stand left, and a line of women in saffron-orange robes with long braided hair stand right, hands folded in greeting. A crowd of onlookers, many holding phones, stands behind a red carpet.2017-12-16Outdoor photograph of a covered stage under a canopy of green, yellow, red and purple pennant flags, with a white-draped dais and dark patterned backdrop. A person with long dark hair wearing an orange robe sits centrally on the white seat. Around the stage stand many people in white, cream and pale clothing, including women in white saris and a woman in a blue top with a long braid, some with flower decorations. A cameraman with a camera on a tripod films from the right, and a wooden fence and palm trees frame the scene.2008-05-19